Transforming Urban Public Education: Exploring the Potential of City-Based Strategies

Date:

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:00am

The National Charter School Resource Center and the U.S. Department of Education hosted a full-day conference in New Orleans on May 12, 2011. The presenters explored emerging city-based movements that are embracing high-quality charter schools as an integral component of citywide reform initiatives that are designed to improve the quality of public education for all students.

Welcome and Introductions

Presenters: Scott Pearson, U.S. Department of Education; Kelly Sparks, National Charter School Resource Center; Sarah Newell Usdin, New Schools for New Orleans

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